DENVER -- The Denver Broncos plan on interviewing three people to fill the spot of head coach vacated this week when Mike Shanahan was fired.

Pat Bowlen and his management team will fly to New York Saturday to interview Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. Spagnuolo will also interview with the Jets on Saturday. Then the Broncos will fly to Boston to interview New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.

Monday, the Broncos plan to interview new Tampa Bay Bucs defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. McDaniels is a hot name because of the success the Pats had with Matt Cassel after Tom Brady went down with a season-ending knee injury in week one.

Team sources have said the Broncos' brass is interested in young coaches. If a defensive-minded coach is hired, passing game coordinator Jeremy Bates, who is considered one of the bright young minds in the game and who has a good working relationship with Denver franchise quarterback Jay Cutler, could be retained.

The Broncos have asked for permission to speak to Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett and will also talk with Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops.